ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Lincoln College of New England

Anthony A. Pupillo Library

Access Policy

The primary function of the Anthony A. Pupillo Library is to serve the research, scholarly, and teaching activities of students, professors and staff of Lincoln College of New England. To that end, access by members of the public is restricted. Use of the library is intended for access to those resources unavailable at other local academic or public libraries to which the visitor has access.
The Anthony A. Pupillo Library is open to visitors by appointment. Please contact the Circulation Desk at 860-628-4751 to arrange access.
All visitors must sign in with security upon arrival and present a photo ID. Visitors must sign out when leaving campus

Library Mission Statement:

The mission of the Anthony A. Pupillo Library is to provide access to resources and services supporting the informational and curriculum-related needs of all members of the academic community in order to promote success in chosen careers, emphasize the importance of a liberal education and encourage critical thinking. The library is committed to providing support for the various courses and programs of study offered by Briarwood College.

General Information:

The library includes a carefully selected collection of academic books and periodicals. Also available are CD-ROM’s, tutorials and Internet access, videos and audiocassettes, an Environmental Biotechnology collection, local newspapers, an extensive vertical file, a comprehensive collection of children’s books and a free paperback assortment for students' reading enjoyment.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Summer Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, CLOSED

Library Policies:

Circulation Policy for the Briarwood College community

You must be a current member of the Briarwood College community.
All books, journals/magazines and videos in the general collection circulate for three weeks. Reference books, current journals/magazines and reserve materials can be photocopied for a fee of ten cents per page.
You may renew all materials one time if no one else has requested it.
Library patrons are responsible for all materials checked out, as well as any fines accrued. A fine of ten cents per day, per item, will be charged for overdue items up to a maximum of $10.00 for each item.
Lost materials will be billed through the Accounting Office at the current replacement price. The charge for an out-of-print book is $50.00 for a hardcover and $25.00 for a paperback.
An overdue notice will be sent as a courtesy reminder when an item is 30 days overdue. A final overdue notice will be sent after 60 days. If the matter is not resolved after 60 days the matter will be turned over to Registrar’s Office. Grades, registration, and/or transcripts will be withheld until the account is settled.
If the book or journal article you want is not available, then you may submit an interlibrary loan request (see Interlibrary Loan Policy).
The Library reserves the right to withdraw borrowing privileges at any time.
Patrons may also be restricted from checking out library materials if their fines exceed $5.00.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Library, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Interlibrary Loan Policy:

The Anthony A. Pupillo Library provides Interlibrary Loan services as an extension to the collections and electronic resources available through the Library. Interlibrary loan services are available to faculty, staff and current students of Briarwood College. Forms are available at the Circulation Desk. A separate form must be filled out for each request.

Before submitting an interlibrary loan request, patrons should first check the card catalog to make sure that the Library does not own the material.

Certain items such as reference materials, complete journal issues or volumes are not normally available via interlibrary loan. However, photocopies can be requested. The Library adheres to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Interlibrary loan requests can take an average of two weeks. When items arrive, patrons will be notified via phone or email and may pick up their interlibrary loan requests at the Library 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. Conditions of use are set by the lending library, and the Anthony A. Pupillo Library is bound by these conditions. These conditions include length of loan, special restrictions and renewal limitations. All books must be returned to the Anthony A. Pupillo Library by specified date or Interlibrary Loan privileges may be revoked. You will be charged for any material that is not returned and will permanently lose your interlibrary loan privileges. For students, all Interlibrary Loan material must be returned and/or paid for prior to graduation.

Library Staff:

Valeri E. Wallace, M.L.S
Acting Director of Library Services (x40930)
Email: mailto:%20wallacev@briarwood.edu

John K. Clark, M.L.S.
Assistant Librarian (x40985)
Email: mailto:%20johnclark@briarwood.edu

Eleanor Wilson, A.S.
Technical Services Assistant (x40985)
Email: mailto:%20wilsone@briarwood.edu

Terence O'Keefe, B.S.
Library Assistant (x40985)
Email: terenceo'keefe@briarwood.edu

Tracy Schulz, M.S.
Library Assistant (x40985)
Email: mailto:%20okeefet@briarwood.edu